PA31 8QJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (PA31) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8QJ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case PA which means Paisley.
- Postal District. In our case PA31.
- Postal Sector. In our case PA31 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QJ.
The regional mail center for the post area PA is the Scottish Distribution Centre, which is located at Canyon Road, Excelsior Park, Netherton Industrial Est, WISHAW, ML2 0XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the PA31 8QJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is LOCHGILPHEAD DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
It is situated within the post town of LOCHGILPHEAD within the old postal county of Argyllshire.
PA31 8QJ is within the village of Kilmartin.
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Map Coordinates for PA31 8QJ
| Latitude | 56.1030957814 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -5.50804885404 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for PA31 8QJ
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 358 Lochgilphead and Knapdale North | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 55 Lochgilphead & Loch Awe | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for PA31 8QJ
Fri 3rd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 41.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 45.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | ESE 7 mph |
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 15.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 14.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 16.00% | S 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 17.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 14.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | WSW 2 mph |
Sun 5th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | E 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | E 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 15.00% | E 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 14.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 44.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | S 4 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of PA31 8QJ Postcode
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near PA31 8QJ
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HELENSBURGH)
Address: 9 WEST PRINCES STREET, HELENSBURGH, DUNBARTONSHIRE, G84 8TF
Distance: 30.62 miles
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BOOTS OPTICIANS (GREENOCK)
Address: 43 HAMILTON WAY, GREENOCK, RENFREWSHIRE, PA15 1RQ
Distance: 30.79 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (GREENOCK)
Address: 5-9 HAMILTON GATE, GREENOCK, PA15 1JW
Distance: 30.82 miles
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ASDA OPTICIANS (LINWOOD)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, PHOENIX RETAIL PARK, LINWOOD ROAD, PAISLEY, RENFREWSHIRE, PA1 2AB
Distance: 43.90 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CLYDEBANK)
Address: 70 SYLVANIA WAY, CLYDE SHOPPING CENTRE, CLYDEBANK, G81 2TL
Distance: 44.82 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GLASGOW - BRAEHEAD)
Address: 68 BRAEHEAD SHOPPING CENTRE, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G51 4BP
Distance: 46.88 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near PA31 8QJ
LOCHGILPHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: MID ARGYLL COMMUNITY HOSP &, INTEGRATED CARE CENTRE, BLARBUIE ROAD, LOCHGILPHEAD, PA31 8JZ
Distance: 5.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01546 462002
ARGYLL & BUTE ADDICTION TEAM
Address: ARGYLL & BUTE HOSPITAL, BLARBUIE ROAD, LOCHGILPHEAD, ARGYLL, PA31 8LD
Distance: 5.45 miles
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THE FURNACE/INVERARAY SURGERY
Address: FURNACE, INVERARAY, PA32 8XN
Distance: 12.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01499 500207
EASDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, CLACHAN SEIL, OBAN, PA34 4TL
Distance: 14.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01852 300223
TARBERT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CAMPBELTOWN ROAD, TARBERT, ARGYLL AND BUTE, PA29 6TY
Distance: 16.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01880 820219
DR ROBERT S B COULL
Address: STRACHUR MEDICAL PRACTICE, DALNACRAIG, STRACHUR, CAIRNDOW, ARGYLL, PA27 8BX
Distance: 17.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01369 860224
Transport Links near PA31 8QJ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: PA31 8QJ
- Taynuilt
Taynuilt station, Station Approach, Taynuilt, Argyll & Bute, PA35 1JHDistance: 31.28 milesDriving Time: 46.82 minutes - Oban
Oban station, Railway Pier, Oban, Argyll & Bute, PA34 4LWDistance: 31.63 milesDriving Time: 40.48 minutes - Connel Ferry
Connel Ferry station, Station Road, Connel, Argyll & Bute, PA37 1PADistance: 34.88 milesDriving Time: 43.24 minutes - Falls of Cruachan
Falls of Cruachan station, off A85, between Loch Awe and Taynuilt, Argyll & Bute, PA33 1ANDistance: 36.16 milesDriving Time: 51.65 minutes - Garelochhead
Garelochhead station, Station Road, Garelochhead, Argyll & Bute, G84 0EGDistance: 63.68 milesDriving Time: 81.45 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near PA31 8QJ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near PA31 8QJ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the PA31 8QJ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Argyll and Bute Co Const |
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| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Brendan O'Hara |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the PA31 8QJ Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Argyll and Bute Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Argyll and Bute at the following link Argyll and Bute.How much is the Council Tax?
Argyll and Bute Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Argyll and Bute charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the PA31 8QJ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Argyll and Bute council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
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